Elements and Performance Criteria

completing required documentation
local, state and federal legislation
Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines
following OH&S guidelines relevant to workplace
maintenance and use of cleaning apparatus in a work environment, such as;
disposing of spilled substances, dangerous products, 'sharps' and waste correctly
maintaining stocks of cleaning equipment (eg. disposable gloves, liquid repellent aprons, disinfectant)
sterilising and/or disposing of cleaning equipment
using appropriate cleaning equipment to clean spillages and breakages
wearing protective clothing, protective eye wear when in contact with body fluids or chemicals that may splash
using and storing toxic and hazardous materials correctly
keeping workplace clean and tidy
office practice manual
displaying health and safety brochures, magazines and other material
undergoing operator training when using new equipment or processes
special guidelines in a medical setting:
RACGP Code of Practice for the Management of Health Information in General Practice
RACGP Entry Standards for General Practices
RACGP Sterilisation/Disinfection guidelines for General Practice

designated health and safety officers
health and safety representatives
supervisors
managers
team leaders
other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry

potential harm in terms of human injury or ill health
damage to property
damage to the environment
potential harm in terms of human injury or ill health including:
toxic or hazardous materials
hazardous work processes
unsafe work practices
hazardous equipment
unstable personnel
potential harm in a medical setting:
blood
breakage / spillage
drug hold-ups
needle sticks
medical emergencies (eg. Falls, bleeding, seizures, fainting, collapses, panic attack, psychosis)
spread of infection
potential sources of infection:
breakages
contaminated waste
patients with colds, flu and other infectious diseases
sharps (eg. needles, scalpel blades)
spillage
used dressings, bandages and equipment
unsterilised/poorly sterilised equipment and work surfaces
unwashed hands

the chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage

accidents
emergency situations
fire
flood
sudden illness
incidents
external threats

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

accurately following all relevant safety procedures
identifying and reporting hazards to designated personnel
knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
knowledge of relevant materials, equipment and work processes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

safety processes, hazards and risk are relevant to the area of work

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of documentation identifying and reporting emergency incidents

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other units related to the work environment